Container



Feb. 16, 1943. 1s. FREm-l 2,311,333

CONTAINER Filed May 13, 1940 2 sheets-smet 1 Feb. 16, 1943.

J. S. FRENCH CONTAINER Filed May 13, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb.A16, 1943 UNITED STATES 4PA'rENT OFFICE CONTAINER Joseph S. French,Glendale, Calif. Application May 13,194, semi Nd. 3a4,szo

`(o1. 22e-rz) 12 Claims.

tainers formed of waxed paper, cardboard, etc.

Containers of this kind are usually provided at their upper ends with aremovable cap or a pouring opening having a hinged or removable closure.When milk is packaged in such containers there is usually a stratum orbody of cream above the milk occupying the upper part of the container.The walls of the container are opaque and while the cream may be pouredout through the opening in the top of the container the cream layercannot be seen and it is diiilcult to pour oi the cream without alsopouring B a quantity of the milk which, of course, dilutes the cream. Ithas been proposed to employ lateral spouts on the containers for pouringon the creams but the spouts that have been suggested for this use arecostly, requiring the addition of parts to the container structure andcomplicating the general container construction. Further, the proposedlateral spout devices cannot be tightly resealed following their use'with the result that the milk or product may leak out or becomecontaminated.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of milk, andthe like, having a novel lateral spout means or pouring means forfacilitating the pouring of the cream or upper stratum of the productwhich means is inexpensively ernbodied in the container and requires noadditional elements or parts in the container construction.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of thecharacter mentioned in which the lateral spout means is initially fullysealed so that it cannot leak or allow the entrance of air into thecontainer.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of thecharacter mentioned in which `the spout means may be opened and utilizedin such a manner that it automatically recloses and maintains a seal toprevent the leakage and contamination of the product following such use.

Another object of this invention is to provide a milk container of thecharacter referred to embodying a spout means that effectively pours ordirects the cream or contents and that may be employed to effectivelydirect a forced or positive discharge of the fluid when the container'is squeezed or compressed to thus discharge the fluid.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of thecharacter mentioned having a lateral discharge means or spout means thatmay be utilized to provide for the free rapid discharge of the contents.

Another object of the invention is to provide a container of thecharacter referred to in which the material of the seam in the containerwall forms the discharge means for the contents and the pouring spout,no additional material being required.

Another object of the invention is to provide a container of thecharacter referred to in which the spout part forms a closurewhich fullycloses and seals the discharge opening when moved to the retracted orclosed position.

A further object of this invention is to provide a containerconstruction of the character referred to having a lateral dischargemeans or spout means that does not project from the container ornecessitate bulges or enlargements on the container and does not in anyway change the shape or form of the container.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a lateraldischarge means or spout means for milk containers and the like that maybe embodied in the container without modifying or complicating the basiccontainer construction.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fullyunderstood from the following detailed description of typical preferredforms and applications of the inventionr throughout which descriptionreference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a container embodying the features ofthe invention showing the spout means and the closure means in theirnormal unopened states. Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. l showing`thespout flap of the lateral pouring means extended for use. Fig. 3 is anenlarged fragmentary external elevation of the spout means or pouringmeans of the invention. Fig. 4 is a fragmentaryhorizontal detailedsectional view taken as indicated by line 5.6 on Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is afragmentary vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line5--5 on Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 5 showing the pouringflap extended for use and showing the discharge opening in the innerpart. Fig. '7 is a fragmentary external elevation of the dischargeportion of the lateral pouring means showing one form of pouring openingthat may be formed therein. Fig. 8 is a fragmentary perspective viewof`a container embodying another form of the invention. Fig. 9 is a viewsimilar to Fig. 8 showing the spout flap extended. Fig. 101s an enlargedfragmentary horizontal detailed sectional view taken as indicated byline Ill-l0 on Fig. 9. Fig. 11 is a fragmentary vertical detailedsectional view taken as indicated by line II-II on Fig. 10. Fig. 12 is aview similar to Fig. 11 showing the spout flap ready for closing. Fig.13 is a View similar to Fig. 11 showing the spout ilap in the closedposition and Fig. 14 is a fragmentary horizontal detailed sectional viewtaken as indicated by line I4-I4 on Fig. 13.

The features of the invention may be embodied in containers of differenttypes, constructions and uses. In the drawings I have shown theinvention in connection with a papier container of the class now widelyused to package milk, etc., it being understood that the invention isnot to-be construed as limited or restricted to this particularapplication, but is to be taken as including any features ormodifications that may fall within the scope of the claims.

The container illustrated in the drawings ccmprises a body IIJ formed ofpaper, cardboard or similar material. waxed orotherwise treated to beimpervious to and unaffected by the intended contents. The body I is anupright structure, square or rectangular in horizontal cross section,

it being apparent that the container body may be of any other shape. Thebody I0 may be formed of a piece or sheet of paper, cardboard, or otherfibrous material shaped to define the liquid containing space or chamberof the required capacity. The sheet of material from which the body I0is formed has its edges joined or connected at a vertical orlongitudinal seam S which is usually spaced substantially midway betweenthe margins of a side of the rectangular container.

The seam S is in the nature of a lap joint comprising an inner ply,layer or lap II and anouter vlap I2. In accordance with the usualpractice the inner and outer laps II and I2 of the seam S have extensiveengagement and are adhesively connected or sealedone with the other toprovide a tight, string joint. A bottom head or end I3 is seamed to thelower end of the body Iiiand a similar head I4 is seamedto the upper endof the body. The heads or ends I3 and I4 are usually formed of the samematerial as the body I0. A pouring opening is formed in a corner portionof the head I4 and is closed by a cover or closure I5. 'Ihe closure I5is secured to the head I4 by a clip I6, or the like, and is depressed toclosely t and seal in the pouring opening. The closure I5 is initiallyrmly and dependably sealed in the opening. The outer end of the closureI5 has a tip I1 which may be raised by a knife, iingernail, or the liketo facilitate the raising or opening of the closure. The containerconstruction thus far described is conventional and forms no part of theinvention, except insofar as it is combined with features of theinvention.

The invention provides a spout ap 2IJ on the outer seam lap I2 and aperforatable zone 2| under the ap 2U for the discharge of the contents.

It is a feature of the invention that the pouring flap 20 is acontinuous integral portion or part of the outer lap I2. The ap 20initially lies substantially flat and iiush with` the outer seam lap I2being in the same plane as` the lap and is adapted to be drawn or moveddownwardly and outwardly to form an eflicient pouring spout. The flap 20is defined by a line 22 of scoring, weakening, or cutting and a foldline or bend line 23. The lines 22 and 23 forming or dening the pouringiiap 20 may be provided in the outer lap I2 at or adjacent the creamline, that is at the i line or plane where the cream and milk meet,

where the container is intended to hold milk or the like.

In other cases the lines 22 and 23- for 75 Y sealed or closed with waxor other material.

the pouring flap may be provided in the upper part of the seam lap I2.The line 22 may be a cut, a weakened line, such as a line ofperforations, a. scoring line, or any other line that will allow the nap20 to be moved outwardly relative to the lap I2 without subjecting theadjacent parts of the lap to undue force or strain. In the constructionillustrated in the drawings the line 22 is a full cut or continuousscore line, it being understood that the line 22 may be made up ofspaced perforations. slots, or openings. The line 22 extends laterallyinward from the edge 24 of the outer lap I2 and then extends downwardlyin substantially parallel relation to the edge 24. Inl

practice the line 22 may extend laterally inward, then curve downwardlyand inwardly and then extend straight down. The lower end of the line 22joins the bend line 23.

The line 23 is a generally transverse or horizontal line extendinginwardly from the edge 24 to the lower end of the line 22. The bend line23 may be a simple line of scoring or indentation although it may be aline of perforations or thelike The bend line 23 is such that thematerial formingthe flap 20 readily gives or bends in a given manner oralong a given line when the ap is projected or extended. In accordancewith the invention the line 23 is shaped or formed to assist inchanneling or shaping the pouring flap 20. The bend line 23 extendslaterally inward and slightly downward from the edge 24 and thencontinues inwardly and slightly upward to join the lower end of theparting line 22. This formation of the bend line 23 is best illustratedin Fig. 3 where it will be seen that the line 23 comprises twosubstantially equal downwardly and inwardly convergent parts. The flap20 defined by the lines 22 and 23 and the lap edge 24 may be sealed,cemented, or adhesively joined with the inner lap I I when the containeris formed so that it lies in the same plane as the outer lap I2 andforms an unbroken continuation of the outer lap.

It is preferred to form the pouring ap 20 so that it may be readilyshaped to provide a trough or channel for pouring the cream or contents.Three spaced longitudinal lines 2B` of scoring are formed in the flap20. The lines 26 preferably extend parallel with the edge 24 and arecontinuous throughout the length of the flap 20. The lines 26 may besimple indented lines or lines of scoring and are pref,- erably formedto constitute narrow elongate depressions or grooves in the inner sideof the iiap 2G. The intermediate line 26 joins the bend line 23 at thejuncture of its convergent portionsand the side lines 26 aresubstantially equally spaced from said intermediate line. The downwardand'inward convergence of the bend line 23'causes or tends to cause theflap 20 to bend along the' intermediate line 2S when the ap 20 isextended and in any oase assists in bending or channeling the flap 20along the intermediate line 26. As best illustrated in Fig. 2 of thedrawings the ap 20 is transversely bent or grooved so that its upperside forms an effective trough or pouring channel. Fig. 4 of thedrawings illustrates the manner in which the nap 20 may be initiallyslightly channeled or grooved at the lines 26 it being understood thatthis initial formation of the flap 20 is not essential. 'Y

The perforatable'zone 2 I is that portion of the inner seamlap IIAinitially 'covered by the pouring ap 20. The zone 2| is exposed when theflap 20 is moved or swung downwardly and outwardly and is readily cut orperforated by a knife or other implement to provide for the discharge orpouring of the containers contents. The zone 2| is preferably formed ormarked to facilitate its cutting or perforation by a knife or the like.A vertical line 21 of scoring may be provided in the zone 2| to indicatethe point where the zone may be perforated or cut and to assist inorienting or locating the cutting implement. The line 21 may be in thenature of an external depression and may extend upwardly from the lowerend of the zone 2| in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the ap 20or the intermediate trough line 2B. It is to be understood that the zone2| is initially fully closed and imperforate. Further, it will beobserved from Figs. l, 2 and 3 of the drawings that the zone 2| formsonly a portion of the inner lap and is spaced a considerable distancefrom the edge 28 of the inner lap. The lines 22 and 23 may be said todefine the perforatable zone 2| and these lines are spaced from orremote from the edge 28 of the inner lap leaving a substantial zone orarea 29 of the inner lap which is secured, cemented, or sealed with theouter lap |2. With this relationship oi' parts the pouring means orspout means of the invention does not interrupt the seam S and does not,to any appreciable extent, weaken the seam S either before or after theflap 20 is extended.

VIt will be apparent how the lines or elements constituting the spoutmeans of the invention may be readily provided in the container beforeor during its fabrication without complicating the manufacture andwithout materially increasing the cost. In use it may be assumed thatthe container body holds a quantity of milk with a body or stratum ofcream above the milk. If it is desired to obtain or remove the cream theap 20 is engaged and swung or bent down- Wardly and outwardly.` The sideedge 24 of the flap 20 is exposed and a knife edge, flngernail, or thelike may be engaged under the ap of this edge to readily bend the apdown. The line 22 of cutting or weakening allows the flap 20 to bereadily extended without disturbing the adjacent parts of the seam S. Asthe flap 20 is bent out or extended the convergent bend line 23 causesor tends to cause the iiap to bend or groove along the lines 26. Ifdesired the operator or user may assist this action by applyingtransverse pressure to the flap so that it more readily bends along thelines 2B.

When the flap 20 has been extended to a position such as illustrated inFig. 2 a knife or similar implement is thrust through the portion 2|. Itis preferred to enter the knife along the line 21 to provide a centrallydisposed discharge opening. This opening operation may be performedbefore the closure I5 is opened and may be performed in such a mannerthat the knife makes a narrow cut or incision in the portion 2|. Uponwithdrawal of the knife the material of which the container is formedtends to return to its original condition and seals off the incision.Accordingly, there is little, if any, discharge from the knife cut solong as atmospheric pressure is excluded from the container body IU. Itis possible, however, to forcibly eject the contents or cream byapplying pressure to the walls of the container body I0. Pressure thusapplied to the container body forcibly ejectsv the cream through theknife cut at the line 21 The cream thus discharged may be directed to apitcher or other vessel such as a cup.: 'I'he cream may be ejected inthis manner `as required without disturbing the closure I6 and after usethe container remains substantially sealed. The forcible ejection of thecream as just described is accomplished without any substantial tiltingof the container and in any case results in the removal of undilutedcream until, of course, the cream is exhausted.

If it is desired to immediately obtain the entire body of cream thepouring flap 20 is extended as above described and a knife or similarimplement is thrust through the portion 2| at the line 21 and `is workedor turned about its longitudinal axis and in opposite directions toprovide or form an opening such as illustrated in Fig. '1. The upperstratum of the contents or the cream may be readily and quickly pouredfrom this opening 30, the spout iiap 20 assisting in the direction ofthe discharging contents. The closure I5 is preferably, though notnecessarily, opened for the pouring operation vthrough the opening 30.Following the removal of the cream, the closure l5 if previously openedmay be closed and, if desired, the iiap 20 may be returned to its closedposition to prevent contamination of the remaining contents. The

opening 30 may thereafter be employed as the the bend line 4|.

and a stream of cream issues from the container.

pouring opening and the opening in the head |4 may serve to admitatmospheric pressure to the interior of the container to facilitate thedischarge through the opening 30.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 8 to 14,-inclusive,the container body i0 may be the same as in the above describedembodiment of the invention and the same reference numerals are appliedto the several parts of the container. The form of the inventionillustrated in Figs. 8 to i4, inclusive, includes a spout ap or pouringap 20 similar generally to the flap 20 but formed to enter and close thepouring opening when retracted after use.

The pouring flap 20 is an integral part of the seam lap |2 and initiallylies flush with the lap |2. 'I'he flap 20*i may be located as desiredalong the seam S, for example, it may be provided adjacent the top ofthe container or may be provided at the cream line as illustrated. Thepouring flap or spout iiap 20e is formed or defined by a line 40 oftearing or cutting and a bend line 4|. The line 4|! is preferably,though not necessarily, a full cut through the seam lap |2. The out line40 extends laterally inward from the edge 24 then curves downwardly andinwardly then extends straight down and then extends substantiallyhorizontally toward the edge 2d. The horizontal lower portion 42 of thecut line 40 terminates at a point spaced some distanceA from the edge 24having its `end substantially midway between the side edges of the iiap20. The bend line 4| is substantially horizontal and is aligned with theportion '62 of the cut line. The bend line 6| is such that the fiap 2|)amay be readily swung down to a position such as illustrated in Figs. 9to 11, inclusive, to form an effective pouring spout.

The flap 2l) is preferably provided with a' central longitudinal line 4of bending. The bend line 44 may extend between the upper and lower endsof the flap 2|)EL and is substantially centrally located to have itslower end at the point of joinder of the cut line portion 42 and Thebend line 4d is such that the flap 20e may be readily made V-shaped ortrough shaped by merely applying pressure to its opposite edges and issuch that the inner half A of the iiap may be bent at right angles tothe outer half B of the flap to form a closure for the dischargeopening.

As in the above described form ofthe invention the opening or downwardprojection of the'fiap 2lia exposes'a portion 2|* of the inner seam lapil. This portion 2|* is, of course, an integral part of the lap Il ofthe seam S and as in the above described form of the invention may be aninitially closed but readily penetrable part. If desired, a pre-formedvertical cut may beM provided in the portion 2i to form a pouringopening 45. In other cases, the portion 2ia may be formed with a mark orline where it is to be periorated or cut by a knife, or the like, toprovide the pouring opening 45. In any case, the opening 45 is made tobe in the same vertical plane as the bend line 44 or to be immediatelyadjacent that plane. Where the pouring opening 45 is preformed it may besealed or closed with wax, or the like, and, of course, the flap 20a'may initially be sealed in place with wax, or the like, to close theopening.

In using or employing the container illustrated in Figs. 8 to 14,inclusive, of the drawings, the

container may be delivered to the user with the top closure I5 and theflap 2l) in the closed positions illustrated in Fig. 8. When it isdesired to employ the lateral pouring means either for the purpose ofdrawing off the cream or for the discharge of the entire contents of thecontainer the ilap 28B is rst projected or swung down to a position suchas shown in Figs. 9, l and l1. The projected iiap 2lia may be madeslightly trough-shaped by merely pressing on its edges to cause it tobend at the line 44. The pouring opening 45 is then formed or, iialready formed, is opened by a knife or other implement to permit freepouring. The cream or contents of the container may be readily pouredfrom the opening 45 and the flap 2lia serves as an effective pouringspout. As in the above described form of the invention, the top closureI5 may be left closed in which case the sides of the container body maybe'compressed or pressed against to repeatedly employed as a pouringspout and asl a closure for the pouring opening 45.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of myinvention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specificdetails herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variationsor modiilcations that may appear to those skilled in the art or fallwithin the 'scope o the following claims.

Having described my invention; I claim:

l. A container formed of fibrous material or the like comprising acontainer body having a seam in its side including an innerlap and anouter lap, means adhesively securing the laps together, a cut in theouter lap along which the lap may be parted, the cut extending laterallyfrom an edge of the outer lap and then downwardly to define a pouring apthat may be projected from the sideof the body, a line of scoring in theouter lap extending laterally from said edge to the rst named line, theline of scoring having two downwardly convergent portions tending tocause the pouring ilap to assume a channel shape when projected, and alongitudinal line of scoring in the pouring flap facilitating suchshaping of the pouring ap. y

. 2. In a` container construction, a container wall having a lapped seamcomprising an inner lap, and an outer lap engaging over the inner lap,the inner lap having a pouring opening, the outer lap having a line ofseverance along which the outer lap may be parted, said line extendinginwardly from the longitudinal edge of the outer lapy then downwardlyand then outwardly toward said edge to dene a spout flap that may beswung open to expose the pouring opening, the longitudinal edge of theouter lap forming the outer edge of the spout flap, the flap beingadapted to be bent longitudinally to have a part which enters and closessaid opening when the iiap is returned to its original position againstthe inner cause the forcible ejection of the contents from the opening45.

II it is desired to reseal the container or to close the opening theinner portion A of the flap 2lia is bent upwardly or inwardly to occupya vertical plane and to be at substantially right angles to the outerportion B. Fig. l2 shows the portion A of the flap 20a in this position.This brings the portion A into alignment with the opening 45. The flap2D is then swung upwardly and inwardly causing the portion A to enterthe opening 45. The flap portion A is operably to occupy and completelyclose the opening 45 and the flap 2li"- may be brought to the positionillustrated in Figs. 13 and 14 where its portion B again lies in thesame plane as the seam lap I2. The flap portion A is frictionallyengaged or held by the walls of the opening 45 and the engagement of theportion A in the opening 45 dependably holds the flap 2lia in the closedposition.

When it is again desired to employ the pouring means the flap portion Bis engaged and swung downwardly and outwardly to withdraw the portion Afrom the opening 45. With the flap 2lin extended the portion-,A may bemoved into a position where the flap again forms an effective pouringspout. The flap 2lia may be lap.

3. In a container construction, a container wall having a lapped seamcomprising an inner lap, and an outer lap engaging over the inner lap,the inner lap having a pouring opening, a out in the outer lap alongwhich the outer lap may be parted, said cut extending inwardly from thelongitudinal edge of the outer lap, then downwardly and then outwardlytoward said edge to deiine a. spout flap that may be swung open touncover the pouring opening, and a longitudinal scored line in the spoutflap along which the iiap may be bent to have a part which enters andcloses the pouring opening when the flap is returned to its originalposition. 4. In a container construction, a container wall having alapped seam comprising an inner lap, and an outer lap engaging over theinner lap, the inner lap having an elongate pouring opening, a cut linein the outer lap, said line extending inwardly from the longitudinaledge of the outer lap1 then downwardly and then outwardly toward saidlongitudinal edge, a scored bend line in the outer lap continuingoutwardly from the end of the cut line to said longitudinal edge7 saidcut and bend lines defining a spout flap that may be swung open toexpose the pouring opening, and a scored bend line in the ilap alongwhich the ilap may be bent to have a part which enters and closes thepouring opening when the flap is closed.

5. A container formed of fibrous material comprising a container bodyincluding a side wall having an inner ply and a lap over said ply, the

verging portions whereby the spout ap is chanlap terminating in avertical edge extending between the upper and lower ends of thecontainer, and a score line in said lap extending inwardly from saidedge of the lap and then continuing downwardly to denne the upper edgeand one side edge of a spout nap, said edge of the lap deilning theother side edge of the spout flap, the lower end of the spout napintegrally joining said. lap, the lap being partable along said line sothat the spout flap may be bent out from its l0 lower end along a linegenerally normal to said edge for use as a spout and to expose a zone ofsaid ply for perforation.

6. A container formed of iibrous material or the like comprising acontainer body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and anouter lap, the outer lap terminating in a vertical edge which extendsbetween the upper and lower ends of the container, and a line ofseverance in the outer lap along which the outer lap may be parted, theline of severance extending inwardly from the edge of the outer lap todefine the upper end of a spout iiap and then continuing downwardly todenne one side edge of the spout ap, the opposite side of the spout flapbeing defined by said edge of the outer lap, the lower end of the spoutnap being integrally joined with the outer lap, the spout flap beingadapted to be swung out by swinging it downwardly on a line of hingingat its lower end which is generally normal to said edge of the outer lapto expose a zone of the inner lap for perforation. 7. A container formedof flbrous material or the like comprising a container body having aseam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, the outer lapterminating in an edge which extends between the upper and lower ends ofthe container, a line of severance in the outer lap extending inwardlyfrom said edge of the outer lap along whichthe material of the outer 40lap is conditioned for ready bending, and a line. ci' severance in theouter lap along which the outer lap may be parted, the last named lineextending laterally inward from said edge of the outer lap to define theupper end of a spout flap and then continuing downwardly to the bendline to define one side edge o! the spout flap, the other side edge ofthe spout flap being dened by said edge of the outer lap, the spout flapbeing adapted to be swung outwardly from along the first named line toexpose an area of the inner lap for perforation.

8. A container formed of brous material or the like'comprising a.container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and anouter lap, the outer lap terminating in an edge which extends betweenthe upper and lower ends of the container, a scored line in the outerlap extending inwardly from said edge of the outer lap along which thematerial of the outer lap is conditioned for ready bending, and aseverance line in the outer lap along which the outer lap maybe parted,the last named line extending laterally inward from said edge of theouter lap to denne the. upper end of a spout flap and then 55 continuingdownwardly to the scored line to define one side edge of the spout flap,the other side edge of the spent flap being defined by said edge of theouter lap, the spout flap being adapted to be swung outwardly from alongthe scored line to expose an area of the inner lap for perforation, saidscored line having downwardly conneled when it is swung outwardly.

9. A container formed of fibrous materieller the like comprising acontainer body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and anouter lap, the outer lap terminating in an edge which extends betweenthe upper and lower ends of the container, means adhesively securing thelaps together, a cut in the outer lap along which the lap may be parted,the cut extending later-y ally from said edge of the outer lap to definethe upper end of a spout nap and then continuing downwardly to denne oneside edge of a pouring flap, said edge of the outer lap defining theother side edge of the pouring flap, the pouring flap being adapted tobe projected from-.the side ot the body by downward and outwardswinging,-

the projected pouring nap exposing a portion of the inner lap that maybe perforated for the discharge of the contents, and a longitudinal lineof scoring in the pouring flap whereby the nap' may be made ,channelshaped.

l0. A container formed of iibrous material or the like comprising acontainer body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and anouter lap, means adhesively securing the laps together, a lineofseverance in the outer lap along which the lap may be parted, the lineextending laterallyi'rom an edge of the outer lap and then downwardly, ascored bend line in the outer lap extending laterally from said edge tothe lower end of the rst named line, said lines defining a pouring napthat may be projected from the side of the body when the outer nap isparted along said first named line and bent along the second named line,the projected pouring flap exposing a portion of the inner ylap that maybe perforated for the discharge of the contents, and a scored line insaid portion of the inner lap where the same is to be perforated.

11. A container formed of brous material or the like comprising acontainer body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and anouter lap, means adhesively securing the laps together, a cut line inthe outer lap along which the lap may be parted, the line extendinglaterally from an edge of the outer lap and then downwardly, a scoredbend line in the outer lap extending inwardly from said edge to thelower end of the first named line, said lines deiining a pouring flapthat may be projected from the side of the body when the outer nap isparted along said rst named line and then bent along said bend line, theprojected pouring flap exposing a portionrof the inner lap that may beperidrated for the discharge of the contents, the pouring tlap beingintegral with the outer lap and initially held down by said means.'

l2. In a container' construction, a container wall having a lapped seamcomprising an inner lap, andan outer lap engaging over the inner lap,the outer lap having an edge extending from between the upper and lowerends of the con-V tainer wall, the inner lap having a discharge zoneprovided with a pouring opening, a cut line of parting in the outer lapextending laterally inward from said edge of the outer Ilap and thendownward, and a scored bend line in the outerv lap extending laterallyinward from said edge to join the lower end of the cut line parting,said lines defining a pouring flap that maybe swung open to expose saidzone and that may be swung closed to close said opening, the said zoneand 'unan-,being formed of the same material as the 4 '"seam'laps andbeing integralg ,with the seam laps.

. A y Jos'nrrrs. FRENCH.

